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Explorers Already Proving Their Mettle To the Editor: Hats off to the newly organized Newtown Police Explorers! During the recent hurricane, the Explorers sprang into action and did not hesitate stepping up to the plate by volunteering their time. T...

Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For infor...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY September 6, Connor Smith, Age 8 September 9, Justin Landgrebe, Age 10 September 9, Matthew Harry O’Boyle, Age 10 September 9, Gloria Rowley, Age 8 September 12, Benjamin Wheeler, Age 5   ...

Historical Society To Host Children’s Day At Middle Gate Schoolhouse Newtown Historical Society will host a Children’s Day at the former schoolhouse on the grounds of Middle Gate School, 12 Cold Spring Road, on Sunday, Septem...

When Times Were Tough To the Editor: Now that we’ve survived Irene and the kids are back in school where they should be and we’re all enjoying lights and flushing toilets again, I wanted to say thank you to two who especially ...

Hamfest Returning This Weekend Candlewood Amateur Radio Association will present its annual Western Connecticut Hamfest on Sunday, September 11, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. The event will again be in the gymnasium and lower parking lot of Edmond To...

Adopt From The Animal Center The following animals are among those available for adoption through The Animal Center: CHICKLET is a loving and friendly calico kitten. She is spayed and current on vaccines. LUNA is a gorgeous, gray and white 5 ...

Gloria E. Millette Beloved Mother And Grandmother Gloria E. Millette, 85, of Newtown, previously of New Milford and White Plains, N.Y., died September 6, at Candlewood Valley Rehab Center in New Milford. The daughter of Leland Howard and Louise ...

Collin Hart Hart, who is begging first grade, participated in the Murphy Basketball Camp at Newtown Youth Academy this summer. Favorite part about playing: “Being here and having fun, and being with my cousins.” Touhes...

2011-12 School Year Begins By Eliza Hallabeck Just hours after the 2011-12 school year began on Tuesday, September 6, officials around the district reported students seemed eager to start the school year. The arrival of Tropical Storm Irene on August...